Issued by NWS Riverton, WY
000
FNUS55 KRIW 240831
FWFRIW
FIRE WEATHER PLANNING FORECAST FOR WESTERN AND CENTRAL WYOMING
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE RIVERTON WY
231 AM MDT FRI OCT 24 2008
.DISCUSSION...
ANOTHER SUNNY AND MILD DAY AHEAD FOR WYOMING TODAY. WINDS WILL BE
ON THE INCREASE ACROSS THE WEST AND CENTRAL WIND CORRIDOR. WINDS
WILL INCREASE FURTHER TONIGHT...ESPECIALLY OVER THE ABSAROKAS AND
WIND RIVERS. HIGH CLOUDS WILL MOVE IN AS WELL...REMAINING FOR
SATURDAY. SATURDAY WILL BE BREEZY TO WINDY MOST AREAS WITH MILD
CONDITIONS PERSISTING. A COLD FRONT WILL MOVE IN EAST OF THE
DIVIDE SUNDAY MORNING WITH SOME LOW CLOUDS BACKING UP AGAINST THE
EASTERN BIGHORNS. NO PRECIPITATION IS EXPECTED AT THIS TIME. IT
WILL BE COOLER SUNDAY BEHIND THE FRONT. WILL SEE WARMER AND DRIER
CONDITIONS RETURN FOR THE FIRST PART OF THE NEW WEEK.
...THUNDERSTORMS IMPLY STRONG GUSTY AND ERRATIC WINDS...
...HAINES INDEX IS HIGH LEVEL HAINES BOTH DAY AND NIGHT...
WYZ280-242230-
NATRONA COUNTY / CASPER BLM-
231 AM MDT FRI OCT 24 2008
.TODAY...
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....55-60.
24 HR TREND......2 DEGREES WARMER.
MIN HUMIDITY........23-29 PERCENT.
24 HR TREND......1 PERCENT WETTER.
20-FOOT WINDS.......UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY 5-9 MPH UNTIL 1500...THEN WEST
AROUND 10 MPH.
RIDGE TOP WINDS.....WEST 15 TO 20 MPH.
LAL.................1.
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.ZERO PERCENT.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 15 TO 20 MPH.
MIXING HEIGHT.......1100 FT AGL UNTIL 1200...THEN 4400-4900 FT AGL.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR (14400-15800 KNOT-FT) UNTIL 1200...THEN
GOOD (71900-80300 KNOT-FT).
HAINES INDEX........4 OR LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED
FIRE GROWTH.
.TONIGHT...
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR.
MIN TEMPERATURE.....34-39.
24 HR TREND......5 DEGREES WARMER.
MAX HUMIDITY........51-57 PERCENT.
24 HR TREND......12 PERCENT DRIER.
HUMIDITY RECOVERY...MODERATE.
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHWEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH AND GUSTY.
RIDGE TOP WINDS.....SOUTHWEST 15 TO 20 MPH.
LAL.................1.
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.ZERO PERCENT.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST AROUND 20 MPH.
MIXING HEIGHT.......600-2200 FT AGL.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR (10400-35800 KNOT-FT).
HAINES INDEX........3 OR VERY LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.
.SATURDAY...
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....58-63.
24 HR TREND......3 DEGREES WARMER.
MIN HUMIDITY........21-27 PERCENT.
24 HR TREND......2 PERCENT DRIER.
20-FOOT WINDS.......WEST WINDS 10 TO 15 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 25
MPH.
RIDGE TOP WINDS.....WEST 20 TO 25 MPH.
LAL.................1.
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.ZERO PERCENT.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST 20 TO 25 MPH.
MIXING HEIGHT.......1400 FT AGL UNTIL 1200...THEN 6000-7100 FT AGL.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR (25800-28300 KNOT-FT) UNTIL 1200...THEN
VERY GOOD (132700-148600 KNOT-FT).
HAINES INDEX........2 OR VERY LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7......
.SATURDAY NIGHT...PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS AROUND 30. NORTH WINDS AROUND
10 MPH.
.SUNDAY...COOLER. MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE LOWER 30S. HIGHS AROUND
50. NORTH WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.
.MONDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY...MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 35 TO 40. HIGHS 61 TO
66. WINDS GENERALLY LESS THAN 10 MPH.
.WEDNESDAY THROUGH THURSDAY...PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE UPPER 30S.
HIGHS IN THE MID 60S.
$$
WYZ283-242230-
UPPER WIND RIVER BASIN / WIND RIVER BASIN-
231 AM MDT FRI OCT 24 2008
.TODAY...
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....55-60.
24 HR TREND......2 DEGREES WARMER.
MIN HUMIDITY........22-28 PERCENT.
24 HR TREND......UNCHANGED.
20-FOOT WINDS.......UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY 5-9 MPH.
RIDGE TOP WINDS.....SOUTHWEST 10 TO 15 MPH.
LAL.................1.
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.ZERO PERCENT.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST AROUND 15 MPH.
MIXING HEIGHT.......1200 FT AGL UNTIL 1200...THEN 3900-4400 FT AGL.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR TO FAIR (13200-58900 KNOT-FT).
HAINES INDEX........3 OR VERY LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.
.TONIGHT...
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY.
MIN TEMPERATURE.....32-37.
24 HR TREND......5 DEGREES WARMER.
MAX HUMIDITY........61-67 PERCENT.
24 HR TREND......10 PERCENT DRIER.
HUMIDITY RECOVERY...GOOD.
20-FOOT WINDS.......DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY 4-7 MPH UNTIL 2400...THEN
WEST AROUND 10 MPH.
RIDGE TOP WINDS.....WEST AROUND 15 MPH.
LAL.................1.
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.ZERO PERCENT.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 15 TO 20 MPH.
MIXING HEIGHT.......600-1800 FT AGL.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR (7900-24100 KNOT-FT).
HAINES INDEX........3 OR VERY LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.
.SATURDAY...
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....59-64.
24 HR TREND......4 DEGREES WARMER.
MIN HUMIDITY........21-27 PERCENT.
24 HR TREND......1 PERCENT DRIER.
20-FOOT WINDS.......WEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.
RIDGE TOP WINDS.....WEST 15 TO 20 MPH.
LAL.................1.
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.ZERO PERCENT.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST AROUND 20 MPH.
MIXING HEIGHT.......1400 FT AGL UNTIL 1200...THEN 5400-7000 FT AGL.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR (19500-25200 KNOT-FT) UNTIL 1200...THEN
GOOD TO VERY GOOD (99800-121100 KNOT-FT).
HAINES INDEX........2 OR VERY LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7......
.SATURDAY NIGHT...PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE LOWER 30S. NORTH WINDS
AROUND 10 MPH.
.SUNDAY...COOLER. MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS AROUND 30. HIGHS IN THE LOWER
50S. WINDS GENERALLY LESS THAN 10 MPH.
.MONDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY...MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 34 TO 39. HIGHS 58 TO
63. WINDS GENERALLY LESS THAN 10 MPH.
.WEDNESDAY THROUGH THURSDAY...PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE UPPER 30S.
HIGHS 58 TO 63.
$$
WYZ285-242230-
SOUTH BIGHORN MOUNTAINS-
231 AM MDT FRI OCT 24 2008
.TODAY...
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....48-54.
24 HR TREND......UNCHANGED.
MIN HUMIDITY........26 PERCENT.
24 HR TREND......2 PERCENT DRIER.
20-FOOT WINDS.......UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY 5-9 MPH UNTIL 1500...THEN WEST
AROUND 10 MPH.
RIDGE TOP WINDS.....WEST AROUND 15 MPH.
LAL.................1.
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.ZERO PERCENT.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 15 TO 20 MPH.
MIXING HEIGHT.......1200 FT AGL UNTIL 1200...THEN 4000-4500 FT AGL.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR (13100-15300 KNOT-FT) UNTIL 1200...THEN
GOOD (62300-74400 KNOT-FT).
HAINES INDEX........4 OR LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED
FIRE GROWTH.
.TONIGHT...
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY.
MIN TEMPERATURE.....35-40.
24 HR TREND......5 DEGREES WARMER.
MAX HUMIDITY........48-54 PERCENT.
24 HR TREND......8 PERCENT DRIER.
HUMIDITY RECOVERY...MODERATE.
20-FOOT WINDS.......WEST WINDS 10 TO 15 MPH.
RIDGE TOP WINDS.....WEST 15 TO 20 MPH.
LAL.................1.
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.ZERO PERCENT.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST AROUND 20 MPH.
MIXING HEIGHT.......600-2300 FT AGL.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR TO FAIR (13100-40700 KNOT-FT).
HAINES INDEX........3 OR VERY LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.
.SATURDAY...
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....52-58.
24 HR TREND......5 DEGREES WARMER.
MIN HUMIDITY........22-28 PERCENT.
24 HR TREND......1 PERCENT WETTER.
20-FOOT WINDS.......WEST WINDS 10 TO 15 MPH. 25 MPH AFTER 1500.
RIDGE TOP WINDS.....WEST 20 TO 25 MPH.
LAL.................1.
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.ZERO PERCENT.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 20 TO 25 MPH.
MIXING HEIGHT.......1500-2000 FT AGL UNTIL 1200...THEN 4800-6000 FT
AGL.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR (27800-36600 KNOT-FT) UNTIL 1200...THEN
VERY GOOD (105700-124400 KNOT-FT).
HAINES INDEX........2 OR VERY LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7......
.SATURDAY NIGHT...PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE UPPER 20S. NORTH WINDS
AROUND 15 MPH.
.SUNDAY...COLDER. MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE LOWER 30S. HIGHS IN THE
MID 40S. NORTH WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.
.MONDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY...MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 36 TO 41. HIGHS 54 TO
59. WINDS GENERALLY LESS THAN 10 MPH.
.WEDNESDAY THROUGH THURSDAY...PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE UPPER 30S.
HIGHS IN THE UPPER 50S.
$$
WYZ281-242230-
JOHNSON COUNTY / CASPER BLM-
231 AM MDT FRI OCT 24 2008
.TODAY...
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY UNTIL 1200...THEN MOSTLY SUNNY.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....57-62.
24 HR TREND......3 DEGREES COOLER.
MIN HUMIDITY........25 PERCENT.
24 HR TREND......4 PERCENT WETTER.
20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHWEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH UNTIL 0900...THEN
UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY 5-9 MPH.
RIDGE TOP WINDS.....NORTHWEST 10 TO 15 MPH.
LAL.................1.
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.ZERO PERCENT.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST 15 TO 20 MPH.
MIXING HEIGHT.......1100 FT AGL UNTIL 1200...THEN 4300-4800 FT AGL.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR TO FAIR (15500-58300 KNOT-FT).
HAINES INDEX........4 OR LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED
FIRE GROWTH.
.TONIGHT...
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR.
MIN TEMPERATURE.....36-41.
24 HR TREND......4 DEGREES WARMER.
MAX HUMIDITY........56-62 PERCENT.
24 HR TREND......10 PERCENT DRIER.
HUMIDITY RECOVERY...MODERATE.
20-FOOT WINDS.......DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY 4-7 MPH UNTIL 2400...THEN
SOUTHWEST AROUND 10 MPH UNTIL 0300...THEN
DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY 4-7 MPH.
RIDGE TOP WINDS.....SOUTHWEST 10 TO 15 MPH.
LAL.................1.
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.ZERO PERCENT.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST 15 TO 20 MPH.
MIXING HEIGHT.......400-1700 FT AGL.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR (5500-18300 KNOT-FT).
HAINES INDEX........2 OR VERY LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.
.SATURDAY...
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....60-65.
24 HR TREND......3 DEGREES WARMER.
MIN HUMIDITY........19-25 PERCENT.
24 HR TREND......1 PERCENT DRIER.
20-FOOT WINDS.......UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY 5-9 MPH UNTIL 0900...THEN
NORTHWEST 10 TO 15 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 25
MPH.
RIDGE TOP WINDS.....WEST 15 TO 20 MPH UNTIL 1500...THEN NORTHWEST
AROUND 25 MPH.
LAL.................1.
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.ZERO PERCENT.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 20 TO 25 MPH.
MIXING HEIGHT.......900-1400 FT AGL UNTIL 1200...THEN 6000-7400 FT
AGL.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR (16500-19500 KNOT-FT) UNTIL 1200...THEN
VERY GOOD TO EXCELLENT (139400-153800 KNOT-FT).
HAINES INDEX........2 OR VERY LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7......
.SATURDAY NIGHT...PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE LOWER 30S. NORTH WINDS
AROUND 15 MPH.
.SUNDAY...COOLER. MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS AROUND 30. HIGHS AROUND 50.
NORTH WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.
.MONDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY...MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 37 TO 42. HIGHS 63 TO
68. WINDS GENERALLY LESS THAN 10 MPH.
.WEDNESDAY THROUGH THURSDAY...PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS AROUND 40. HIGHS
63 TO 68.
$$
WYZ282-242230-
SOUTH BIG HORN BASIN / WORLAND BLM-
231 AM MDT FRI OCT 24 2008
.TODAY...
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....56-61.
24 HR TREND......UNCHANGED.
MIN HUMIDITY........26 PERCENT.
24 HR TREND......UNCHANGED.
20-FOOT WINDS.......UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY 5-9 MPH.
RIDGE TOP WINDS.....WEST AROUND 10 MPH UNTIL 1200...THEN SOUTH.
LAL.................1.
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.ZERO PERCENT.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST AROUND 15 MPH UNTIL 1200...THEN SOUTH.
MIXING HEIGHT.......1200 FT AGL UNTIL 1200...THEN 4200-4800 FT AGL.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR TO FAIR (11500-52500 KNOT-FT).
HAINES INDEX........4 OR LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED
FIRE GROWTH.
.TONIGHT...
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY.
MIN TEMPERATURE.....33-38.
24 HR TREND......5 DEGREES WARMER.
MAX HUMIDITY........59-65 PERCENT.
24 HR TREND......7 PERCENT DRIER.
HUMIDITY RECOVERY...GOOD.
20-FOOT WINDS.......DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY 4-7 MPH.
RIDGE TOP WINDS.....SOUTHWEST AROUND 10 MPH.
LAL.................1.
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.ZERO PERCENT.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTH AROUND 15 MPH.
MIXING HEIGHT.......400-1700 FT AGL.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR (4100-16600 KNOT-FT).
HAINES INDEX........2 OR VERY LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.
.SATURDAY...
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....60-65.
24 HR TREND......4 DEGREES WARMER.
MIN HUMIDITY........20-26 PERCENT.
24 HR TREND......1 PERCENT DRIER.
20-FOOT WINDS.......UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY 5-9 MPH UNTIL 1500...THEN WEST
AROUND 10 MPH.
RIDGE TOP WINDS.....WEST 10 TO 15 MPH.
LAL.................1.
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.ZERO PERCENT.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST AROUND 15 MPH.
MIXING HEIGHT.......1200 FT AGL UNTIL 1200...THEN 4600-5700 FT AGL.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR (12900-16100 KNOT-FT) UNTIL 1200...THEN
GOOD (77600-90500 KNOT-FT).
HAINES INDEX........2 OR VERY LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7......
.SATURDAY NIGHT...PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE LOWER 30S. NORTH WINDS
AROUND 10 MPH.
.SUNDAY...COOLER. MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE LOWER 30S. HIGHS IN THE
LOWER 50S. WINDS GENERALLY LESS THAN 10 MPH.
.MONDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY...MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE MID 30S. HIGHS
60 TO 65. WINDS GENERALLY LESS THAN 10 MPH.
.WEDNESDAY THROUGH THURSDAY...PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE MID 30S.
HIGHS IN THE LOWER 60S.
$$
WYZ275-242230-
NORTH BIG HORN BASIN / WORLAND BLM-
231 AM MDT FRI OCT 24 2008
.TODAY...
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....55-61.
24 HR TREND......1 DEGREE WARMER.
MIN HUMIDITY........27 PERCENT.
24 HR TREND......2 PERCENT WETTER.
20-FOOT WINDS.......UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY 5-9 MPH.
RIDGE TOP WINDS.....WEST 10 TO 15 MPH UNTIL 1200...THEN SOUTHEAST.
LAL.................1.
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.ZERO PERCENT.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST AROUND 15 MPH UNTIL 1200...THEN SOUTHEAST.
MIXING HEIGHT.......1200 FT AGL UNTIL 1200...THEN 4200-4700 FT AGL.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR TO FAIR (10500-54100 KNOT-FT).
HAINES INDEX........4 OR LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED
FIRE GROWTH.
.TONIGHT...
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY.
MIN TEMPERATURE.....34-39.
24 HR TREND......3 DEGREES WARMER.
MAX HUMIDITY........62-68 PERCENT.
24 HR TREND......5 PERCENT DRIER.
HUMIDITY RECOVERY...GOOD.
20-FOOT WINDS.......DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY 4-7 MPH.
RIDGE TOP WINDS.....SOUTH 10 TO 15 MPH.
LAL.................1.
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.ZERO PERCENT.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTH AROUND 15 MPH.
MIXING HEIGHT.......200-1600 FT AGL.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR (4100-18400 KNOT-FT).
HAINES INDEX........2 OR VERY LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.
.SATURDAY...
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....58-64.
24 HR TREND......3 DEGREES WARMER.
MIN HUMIDITY........22-28 PERCENT.
24 HR TREND......UNCHANGED.
20-FOOT WINDS.......UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY 5-9 MPH UNTIL 1200...THEN WEST
AROUND 10 MPH.
RIDGE TOP WINDS.....SOUTH AROUND 15 MPH UNTIL 1200...THEN WEST.
LAL.................1.
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.ZERO PERCENT.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTH AROUND 15 MPH UNTIL 1200...THEN WEST.
MIXING HEIGHT.......900-1400 FT AGL UNTIL 1200...THEN 4800-6000 FT
AGL.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR (12900-18200 KNOT-FT) UNTIL 1200...THEN
GOOD (83500-96700 KNOT-FT).
HAINES INDEX........2 OR VERY LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7......
.SATURDAY NIGHT...PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE LOWER 30S. NORTH WINDS
AROUND 10 MPH.
.SUNDAY...COOLER. MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE LOWER 30S. HIGHS AROUND
50. WINDS GENERALLY LESS THAN 10 MPH.
.MONDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY...MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 36 TO 41. HIGHS 60 TO
65. WINDS GENERALLY LESS THAN 10 MPH.
.WEDNESDAY THROUGH THURSDAY...PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE UPPER 30S.
HIGHS 59 TO 64.
$$
WYZ276-242230-
CODY FOOTHILLS-
231 AM MDT FRI OCT 24 2008
.TODAY...
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....55-61.
24 HR TREND......2 DEGREES COOLER.
MIN HUMIDITY........20-26 PERCENT.
24 HR TREND......2 PERCENT WETTER.
20-FOOT WINDS.......UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY 5-9 MPH.
RIDGE TOP WINDS.....WEST AROUND 15 MPH UNTIL 1200...THEN SOUTH.
LAL.................1.
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.ZERO PERCENT.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST AROUND 15 MPH UNTIL 1200...THEN SOUTH.
MIXING HEIGHT.......1000 FT AGL UNTIL 1200...THEN 4000-4700 FT AGL.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR TO GOOD (13000-64900 KNOT-FT).
HAINES INDEX........4 OR LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED
FIRE GROWTH.
.TONIGHT...
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY.
MIN TEMPERATURE.....37-42.
24 HR TREND......5 DEGREES WARMER.
MAX HUMIDITY........53-59 PERCENT.
24 HR TREND......4 PERCENT DRIER.
HUMIDITY RECOVERY...MODERATE.
20-FOOT WINDS.......WEST WINDS 10 TO 15 MPH.
RIDGE TOP WINDS.....SOUTHWEST 15 TO 20 MPH UNTIL 2400...THEN WEST
20 TO 25 MPH.
LAL.................1.
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.ZERO PERCENT.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST 20 TO 25 MPH.
MIXING HEIGHT.......400-2200 FT AGL.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR (10000-37900 KNOT-FT).
HAINES INDEX........2 OR VERY LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.
.SATURDAY...
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....56-62.
24 HR TREND......2 DEGREES WARMER.
MIN HUMIDITY........20-26 PERCENT.
24 HR TREND......UNCHANGED.
20-FOOT WINDS.......WEST WINDS 10 TO 15 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 25
MPH.
RIDGE TOP WINDS.....WEST 20 TO 25 MPH.
LAL.................1.
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.ZERO PERCENT.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 20 TO 25 MPH.
MIXING HEIGHT.......1200-1700 FT AGL UNTIL 1200...THEN 5900-7300 FT
AGL.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR (24000-31100 KNOT-FT) UNTIL 1200...THEN
VERY GOOD (130400-146200 KNOT-FT).
HAINES INDEX........2 OR VERY LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7......
.SATURDAY NIGHT...PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE LOWER 30S. NORTH WINDS
AROUND 10 MPH.
.SUNDAY...COOLER. MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE LOWER 30S. HIGHS IN THE
UPPER 40S. WINDS GENERALLY LESS THAN 10 MPH.
.MONDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY...MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 37 TO 42. HIGHS 59 TO
64. WINDS GENERALLY LESS THAN 10 MPH.
.WEDNESDAY THROUGH THURSDAY...PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS AROUND 40. HIGHS
58 TO 63.
$$
WYZ287-242230-
OWL CREEK MOUNTAINS-
231 AM MDT FRI OCT 24 2008
.TODAY...
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....51-56.
24 HR TREND......1 DEGREE WARMER.
MIN HUMIDITY........21-27 PERCENT.
24 HR TREND......7 PERCENT DRIER.
20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHWEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH UNTIL 0900...THEN
UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY 5-9 MPH.
RIDGE TOP WINDS.....NORTHWEST AROUND 15 MPH UNTIL 1200...THEN
SOUTH.
LAL.................1.
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.ZERO PERCENT.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST AROUND 20 MPH UNTIL 1200...THEN
SOUTH.
MIXING HEIGHT.......1100 FT AGL UNTIL 1200...THEN 3700-4200 FT AGL.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR TO FAIR (16300-47200 KNOT-FT).
HAINES INDEX........4 OR LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED
FIRE GROWTH.
.TONIGHT...
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY.
MIN TEMPERATURE.....34-39.
24 HR TREND......4 DEGREES WARMER.
MAX HUMIDITY........55-61 PERCENT.
24 HR TREND......8 PERCENT DRIER.
HUMIDITY RECOVERY...MODERATE.
20-FOOT WINDS.......DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY 4-7 MPH UNTIL 2400...THEN
WEST AROUND 10 MPH.
RIDGE TOP WINDS.....WEST 15 TO 20 MPH.
LAL.................1.
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.ZERO PERCENT.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 15 TO 20 MPH.
MIXING HEIGHT.......500-1700 FT AGL.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR (10500-21100 KNOT-FT).
HAINES INDEX........2 OR VERY LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.
.SATURDAY...
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....56-61.
24 HR TREND......4 DEGREES WARMER.
MIN HUMIDITY........22-28 PERCENT.
24 HR TREND......1 PERCENT WETTER.
20-FOOT WINDS.......WEST WINDS 10 TO 15 MPH.
RIDGE TOP WINDS.....WEST 15 TO 20 MPH.
LAL.................1.
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.ZERO PERCENT.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 20 TO 25 MPH.
MIXING HEIGHT.......1400-1900 FT AGL UNTIL 1200...THEN 5100-6200 FT
AGL.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR (23800-32200 KNOT-FT) UNTIL 1200...THEN
GOOD TO VERY GOOD (99600-122700 KNOT-FT).
HAINES INDEX........2 OR VERY LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7......
.SATURDAY NIGHT...PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE LOWER 30S. NORTH WINDS
AROUND 10 MPH.
.SUNDAY...COOLER. MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS AROUND 30. HIGHS IN THE UPPER
40S. NORTH WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.
.MONDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY...MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 36 TO 41. HIGHS 55 TO
60. WINDS GENERALLY LESS THAN 10 MPH.
.WEDNESDAY THROUGH THURSDAY...PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE UPPER 30S.
HIGHS IN THE UPPER 50S.
$$
WYZ286-242230-
ABSAROKA MOUNTAINS / NORTH SHOSHONE NF-
231 AM MDT FRI OCT 24 2008
.TODAY...
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....45-53.
24 HR TREND......2 DEGREES COOLER.
MIN HUMIDITY........20-26 PERCENT.
24 HR TREND......2 PERCENT WETTER.
20-FOOT WINDS.......WEST WINDS 10 TO 15 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 20 MPH
UNTIL 1500...THEN 25 MPH.
RIDGE TOP WINDS.....WEST 15 TO 20 MPH UNTIL 1500...THEN AROUND 25
MPH.
LAL.................1.
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.ZERO PERCENT.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 20 TO 25 MPH.
MIXING HEIGHT.......1000 FT AGL UNTIL 1200...THEN 3300-4500 FT AGL.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR (15700-17400 KNOT-FT) UNTIL 1200...THEN
GOOD (72500-91500 KNOT-FT).
HAINES INDEX........3 OR VERY LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.
.TONIGHT...
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY.
MIN TEMPERATURE.....28-34.
24 HR TREND......4 DEGREES WARMER.
MAX HUMIDITY........58-64 PERCENT.
24 HR TREND......4 PERCENT DRIER.
HUMIDITY RECOVERY...GOOD.
20-FOOT WINDS.......BREEZY. WEST WINDS 15 TO 20 MPH WITH GUSTS TO
AROUND 35 MPH UNTIL 0300...THEN AROUND 25 MPH
WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 35 MPH.
RIDGE TOP WINDS.....WEST 25 TO 30 MPH.
LAL.................1.
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.ZERO PERCENT.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 30 TO 35 MPH.
MIXING HEIGHT.......900-2900 FT AGL.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR TO GOOD (29600-77000 KNOT-FT).
HAINES INDEX........2 OR VERY LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.
.SATURDAY...
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....44-54.
24 HR TREND......UNCHANGED.
MIN HUMIDITY........26-32 PERCENT.
24 HR TREND......5 PERCENT WETTER.
20-FOOT WINDS.......BREEZY. WEST WINDS 20 TO 25 MPH WITH GUSTS TO
AROUND 35 MPH.
RIDGE TOP WINDS.....WEST 25 TO 30 MPH.
LAL.................1.
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.ZERO PERCENT.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 30 TO 35 MPH.
MIXING HEIGHT.......1900-2600 FT AGL UNTIL 1200...THEN 2800-4800 FT
AGL.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....FAIR TO GOOD (52200-72400 KNOT-FT) UNTIL
1200...THEN GOOD TO VERY GOOD (97800-123700
KNOT-FT).
HAINES INDEX........2 OR VERY LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7......
.SATURDAY NIGHT...PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE MID 20S. NORTHWEST
WINDS AROUND 20 MPH.
.SUNDAY...MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS AROUND 30. HIGHS IN THE MID 40S.
NORTHWEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.
.MONDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY...MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE MID 30S. HIGHS
48 TO 53. SOUTHWEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.
.WEDNESDAY...PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE MID 30S. HIGHS IN THE LOWER
50S.
.THURSDAY...PARTLY CLOUDY. SLIGHT CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND SNOW SHOWERS
IN THE MORNING...THEN SLIGHT CHANCE OF SHOWERS IN THE AFTERNOON.
HIGHS AROUND 50.
$$
WYZ140-242230-
YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK-
231 AM MDT FRI OCT 24 2008
.TODAY...
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY UNTIL 1200...THEN PARTLY CLOUDY.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....45-51.
24 HR TREND......1 DEGREE COOLER.
MIN HUMIDITY........24-30 PERCENT.
24 HR TREND......2 PERCENT WETTER.
20-FOOT WINDS.......UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY 5-9 MPH UNTIL 1500...THEN
SOUTHWEST AROUND 10 MPH.
RIDGE TOP WINDS.....WEST 10 TO 15 MPH UNTIL 1500...THEN SOUTHWEST
AROUND 20 MPH.
LAL.................1.
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.ZERO PERCENT.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 15 TO 20 MPH.
MIXING HEIGHT.......1100 FT AGL UNTIL 1200...THEN 4100-4800 FT AGL.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR (11500-13600 KNOT-FT) UNTIL 1200...THEN
GOOD (67200-78200 KNOT-FT).
HAINES INDEX........2 OR VERY LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.
.TONIGHT...
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY.
MIN TEMPERATURE.....25-30.
24 HR TREND......5 DEGREES WARMER.
MAX HUMIDITY........71-77 PERCENT.
24 HR TREND......UNCHANGED.
HUMIDITY RECOVERY...EXCELLENT.
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 15 MPH WITH GUSTS TO
AROUND 25 MPH.
RIDGE TOP WINDS.....SOUTHWEST 20 TO 25 MPH.
LAL.................1.
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.ZERO PERCENT.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST AROUND 25 MPH.
MIXING HEIGHT.......900-2900 FT AGL.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR TO FAIR (18700-59300 KNOT-FT).
HAINES INDEX........2 OR VERY LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.
.SATURDAY...
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....46-52.
24 HR TREND......1 DEGREE WARMER.
MIN HUMIDITY........31-37 PERCENT.
24 HR TREND......5 PERCENT WETTER.
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHWEST WINDS AROUND 15 MPH WITH GUSTS TO
AROUND 25 MPH.
RIDGE TOP WINDS.....SOUTHWEST 20 TO 25 MPH.
LAL.................1.
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.ZERO PERCENT.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST AROUND 25 MPH.
MIXING HEIGHT.......1800-2300 FT AGL UNTIL 1200...THEN 4200-4700 FT
AGL.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR TO FAIR (36300-46800 KNOT-FT) UNTIL
1200...THEN GOOD TO VERY GOOD (99000-111000
KNOT-FT).
HAINES INDEX........2 OR VERY LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7......
.SATURDAY NIGHT...PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE LOWER 20S. WEST WINDS
AROUND 15 MPH.
.SUNDAY...MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE MID 20S. HIGHS IN THE MID 40S.
NORTHWEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.
.MONDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY...MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE UPPER 20S.
HIGHS 49 TO 54. WINDS GENERALLY LESS THAN 10 MPH.
.WEDNESDAY...PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE UPPER 20S. HIGHS IN THE
LOWER 50S.
.THURSDAY...PARTLY CLOUDY. SLIGHT CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND SNOW SHOWERS
IN THE MORNING...THEN SLIGHT CHANCE OF SHOWERS IN THE AFTERNOON.
HIGHS IN THE LOWER 50S.
$$
WYZ415-242230-
NORTH ZONE BRIDGER TETON NF AND GRAND TETON NP-
231 AM MDT FRI OCT 24 2008
.TODAY...
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....44-52.
24 HR TREND......1 DEGREE COOLER.
MIN HUMIDITY........22-28 PERCENT.
24 HR TREND......3 PERCENT WETTER.
20-FOOT WINDS.......UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY 5-9 MPH UNTIL 1500...THEN WEST
AROUND 10 MPH.
RIDGE TOP WINDS.....WEST 10 TO 15 MPH.
LAL.................1.
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.ZERO PERCENT.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST AROUND 15 MPH.
MIXING HEIGHT.......1100 FT AGL UNTIL 1200...THEN 3900-5000 FT AGL.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR (10600-13900 KNOT-FT) UNTIL 1200...THEN
GOOD (62100-74200 KNOT-FT).
HAINES INDEX........3 OR VERY LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.
.TONIGHT...
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY.
MIN TEMPERATURE.....25-30.
24 HR TREND......5 DEGREES WARMER.
MAX HUMIDITY........64-70 PERCENT.
24 HR TREND......3 PERCENT DRIER.
HUMIDITY RECOVERY...GOOD.
20-FOOT WINDS.......WEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH AND GUSTY.
RIDGE TOP WINDS.....WEST 15 TO 20 MPH.
LAL.................1.
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.ZERO PERCENT.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST AROUND 20 MPH.
MIXING HEIGHT.......1100-3100 FT AGL.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR TO FAIR (15600-52900 KNOT-FT).
HAINES INDEX........2 OR VERY LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.
.SATURDAY...
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....45-55.
24 HR TREND......2 DEGREES WARMER.
MIN HUMIDITY........29-35 PERCENT.
24 HR TREND......6 PERCENT WETTER.
20-FOOT WINDS.......WEST WINDS 10 TO 15 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 25
MPH.
RIDGE TOP WINDS.....WEST 20 TO 25 MPH.
LAL.................1.
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.ZERO PERCENT.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 20 TO 25 MPH.
MIXING HEIGHT.......1800-2400 FT AGL UNTIL 1200...THEN 3800-5000 FT
AGL.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR TO FAIR (32500-49300 KNOT-FT) UNTIL
1200...THEN GOOD TO VERY GOOD (90600-102700
KNOT-FT).
HAINES INDEX........2 OR VERY LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7......
.SATURDAY NIGHT...PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE LOWER 20S. NORTHWEST
WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.
.SUNDAY...MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE MID 20S. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 40S.
NORTHWEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.
.MONDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY...MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE LOWER 30S.
HIGHS 48 TO 53. WINDS GENERALLY LESS THAN 10 MPH.
.WEDNESDAY...PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE LOWER 30S. HIGHS IN THE
LOWER 50S.
.THURSDAY...PARTLY CLOUDY. SLIGHT CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND SNOW SHOWERS
IN THE MORNING...THEN SLIGHT CHANCE OF SHOWERS IN THE AFTERNOON.
HIGHS IN THE UPPER 40S.
$$
WYZ416-242230-
WEST WIND RIVER MOUNTAINS / EAST ZONE BRIDGER TETON NF-
231 AM MDT FRI OCT 24 2008
.TODAY...
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....45-53.
24 HR TREND......3 DEGREES COOLER.
MIN HUMIDITY........19-25 PERCENT.
24 HR TREND......UNCHANGED.
20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHWEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.
RIDGE TOP WINDS.....NORTHWEST 15 TO 20 MPH.
LAL.................1.
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.ZERO PERCENT.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST AROUND 20 MPH.
MIXING HEIGHT.......1200 FT AGL UNTIL 1200...THEN 4000-4800 FT AGL.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR (16700-19200 KNOT-FT) UNTIL 1200...THEN
GOOD (71900-79100 KNOT-FT).
HAINES INDEX........2 OR VERY LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.
.TONIGHT...
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY.
MIN TEMPERATURE.....27-32.
24 HR TREND......4 DEGREES WARMER.
MAX HUMIDITY........57-63 PERCENT.
24 HR TREND......6 PERCENT DRIER.
HUMIDITY RECOVERY...GOOD.
20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 15 MPH. 25 MPH AFTER
2400.
RIDGE TOP WINDS.....NORTHWEST 20 TO 25 MPH.
LAL.................1.
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.ZERO PERCENT.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST 20 TO 25 MPH.
MIXING HEIGHT.......1300-3300 FT AGL.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR TO GOOD (24400-62800 KNOT-FT).
HAINES INDEX........2 OR VERY LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.
.SATURDAY...
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....48-54.
24 HR TREND......2 DEGREES WARMER.
MIN HUMIDITY........25-31 PERCENT.
24 HR TREND......6 PERCENT WETTER.
20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 20 MPH WITH GUSTS TO
AROUND 30 MPH.
RIDGE TOP WINDS.....NORTHWEST 25 TO 30 MPH.
LAL.................1.
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.ZERO PERCENT.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST AROUND 30 MPH.
MIXING HEIGHT.......2100-3600 FT AGL.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....FAIR TO GOOD (52500-88400 KNOT-FT).
HAINES INDEX........2 OR VERY LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7......
.SATURDAY NIGHT...PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE MID 20S. NORTHWEST
WINDS AROUND 15 MPH.
.SUNDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY...MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 27 TO 32. HIGHS 48 TO
53. WEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.
.WEDNESDAY...PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE LOWER 30S. HIGHS IN THE
LOWER 50S.
.THURSDAY...PARTLY CLOUDY. SLIGHT CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND SNOW SHOWERS
IN THE MORNING...THEN SLIGHT CHANCE OF SHOWERS IN THE AFTERNOON.
HIGHS IN THE LOWER 50S.
$$
WYZ288-242230-
EAST WIND RIVER MOUNTAINS / SOUTH SHOSHONE NF-
231 AM MDT FRI OCT 24 2008
.TODAY...
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....47-55.
24 HR TREND......2 DEGREES COOLER.
MIN HUMIDITY........20-26 PERCENT.
24 HR TREND......3 PERCENT WETTER.
20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 15 MPH. 25 MPH AFTER
1500.
RIDGE TOP WINDS.....NORTHWEST AROUND 15 MPH UNTIL 1500...THEN
AROUND 25 MPH.
LAL.................1.
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.ZERO PERCENT.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST AROUND 20 MPH.
MIXING HEIGHT.......1100 FT AGL UNTIL 1200...THEN 4000-4700 FT AGL.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR (16900-19000 KNOT-FT) UNTIL 1200...THEN
GOOD (75000-90500 KNOT-FT).
HAINES INDEX........3 OR VERY LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.
.TONIGHT...
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY.
MIN TEMPERATURE.....28-34.
24 HR TREND......4 DEGREES WARMER.
MAX HUMIDITY........55-61 PERCENT.
24 HR TREND......10 PERCENT DRIER.
HUMIDITY RECOVERY...MODERATE.
20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 20 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 25
MPH UNTIL 2400...THEN 35 MPH.
RIDGE TOP WINDS.....NORTHWEST 25 TO 30 MPH.
LAL.................1.
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.ZERO PERCENT.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 30 TO 35 MPH.
MIXING HEIGHT.......2300-3500 FT AGL UNTIL 2400...THEN 1000-1500 FT
AGL.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR TO GOOD (29600-82400 KNOT-FT).
HAINES INDEX........3 OR VERY LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.
.SATURDAY...
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....49-57.
24 HR TREND......2 DEGREES WARMER.
MIN HUMIDITY........23-29 PERCENT.
24 HR TREND......2 PERCENT WETTER.
20-FOOT WINDS.......WEST WINDS 15 TO 20 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 30
MPH.
RIDGE TOP WINDS.....WEST 25 TO 30 MPH.
LAL.................1.
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.ZERO PERCENT.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST AROUND 30 MPH.
MIXING HEIGHT.......1900-3900 FT AGL.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....FAIR TO GOOD (51800-89300 KNOT-FT).
HAINES INDEX........2 OR VERY LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7......
.SATURDAY NIGHT...PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE MID 20S. NORTHWEST
WINDS AROUND 15 MPH.
.SUNDAY...MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS AROUND 30. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 40S.
NORTHWEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.
.MONDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY...MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE MID 30S. HIGHS
49 TO 54. WINDS GENERALLY LESS THAN 10 MPH.
.WEDNESDAY...PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE MID 30S. HIGHS IN THE LOWER
50S.
.THURSDAY...PARTLY CLOUDY. SLIGHT CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND SNOW SHOWERS
IN THE MORNING...THEN SLIGHT CHANCE OF SHOWERS IN THE AFTERNOON.
HIGHS IN THE LOWER 50S.
$$
WYZ414-242230-
SALT AND WYOMING RANGES / WEST ZONE BRIDGER TETON NF-
231 AM MDT FRI OCT 24 2008
.TODAY...
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....48-56.
24 HR TREND......2 DEGREES WARMER.
MIN HUMIDITY........17-23 PERCENT.
24 HR TREND......3 PERCENT WETTER.
20-FOOT WINDS.......WEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH WITH HIGHER GUSTS.
RIDGE TOP WINDS.....WEST 15 TO 20 MPH.
LAL.................1.
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.ZERO PERCENT.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST AROUND 20 MPH.
MIXING HEIGHT.......1200 FT AGL UNTIL 1200...THEN 5000-5500 FT AGL.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR (14200-18900 KNOT-FT) UNTIL 1200...THEN
GOOD (84800-99100 KNOT-FT).
HAINES INDEX........3 OR VERY LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.
.TONIGHT...
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY.
MIN TEMPERATURE.....24-30.
24 HR TREND......4 DEGREES WARMER.
MAX HUMIDITY........62-68 PERCENT.
24 HR TREND......8 PERCENT DRIER.
HUMIDITY RECOVERY...GOOD.
20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 15 MPH.
RIDGE TOP WINDS.....NORTHWEST AROUND 20 MPH.
LAL.................1.
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.ZERO PERCENT.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST AROUND 20 MPH.
MIXING HEIGHT.......2900-3800 FT AGL UNTIL 2400...THEN 800-1300 FT
AGL.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR TO GOOD (15700-69000 KNOT-FT).
HAINES INDEX........2 OR VERY LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.
.SATURDAY...
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....49-57.
24 HR TREND......1 DEGREE WARMER.
MIN HUMIDITY........25-31 PERCENT.
24 HR TREND......7 PERCENT WETTER.
20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 15 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 20
MPH UNTIL 1200...THEN 25 MPH.
RIDGE TOP WINDS.....NORTHWEST 20 TO 25 MPH.
LAL.................1.
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.ZERO PERCENT.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST AROUND 20 MPH UNTIL 1200...THEN
AROUND 30 MPH.
MIXING HEIGHT.......1800-2300 FT AGL UNTIL 1200...THEN 3400-4700 FT
AGL.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR TO FAIR (32500-44300 KNOT-FT) UNTIL
1200...THEN GOOD TO VERY GOOD (89900-102100
KNOT-FT).
HAINES INDEX........2 OR VERY LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7......
.SATURDAY NIGHT...MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE UPPER 20S. NORTHWEST
WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.
.SUNDAY...MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE MID 20S. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 50S.
NORTH WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.
.MONDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY...MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE LOWER 30S.
HIGHS 51 TO 56. WINDS GENERALLY LESS THAN 10 MPH.
.WEDNESDAY...PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE LOWER 30S. HIGHS IN THE MID
50S.
.THURSDAY...PARTLY CLOUDY. SLIGHT CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND SNOW SHOWERS
IN THE MORNING...THEN SLIGHT CHANCE OF SHOWERS IN THE AFTERNOON.
HIGHS IN THE LOWER 50S.
$$
WYZ278-242230-
UPPER GREEN RIVER BASIN / ROCK SPRINGS BLM-
231 AM MDT FRI OCT 24 2008
.TODAY...
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....56-62.
24 HR TREND......1 DEGREE WARMER.
MIN HUMIDITY........18-24 PERCENT.
24 HR TREND......5 PERCENT WETTER.
20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHWEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH UNTIL 0900...THEN
UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY 5-9 MPH UNTIL 1200...THEN WEST
AROUND 10 MPH.
RIDGE TOP WINDS.....NORTHWEST 15 TO 20 MPH.
LAL.................1.
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.ZERO PERCENT.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST 15 TO 20 MPH.
MIXING HEIGHT.......1100 FT AGL UNTIL 1200...THEN 4000-4800 FT AGL.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR (15100-16900 KNOT-FT) UNTIL 1200...THEN
GOOD (66700-78900 KNOT-FT).
HAINES INDEX........3 OR VERY LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.
.TONIGHT...
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY.
MIN TEMPERATURE.....24-29.
24 HR TREND......5 DEGREES WARMER.
MAX HUMIDITY........75-81 PERCENT.
24 HR TREND......UNCHANGED.
HUMIDITY RECOVERY...EXCELLENT.
20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHWEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.
RIDGE TOP WINDS.....NORTHWEST 15 TO 20 MPH.
LAL.................1.
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.ZERO PERCENT.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST AROUND 20 MPH.
MIXING HEIGHT.......900-2600 FT AGL.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR TO FAIR (12900-42800 KNOT-FT).
HAINES INDEX........3 OR VERY LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.
.SATURDAY...
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....56-61.
24 HR TREND......1 DEGREE COOLER.
MIN HUMIDITY........21-27 PERCENT.
24 HR TREND......3 PERCENT WETTER.
20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 15 MPH. 25 MPH AFTER
1500.
RIDGE TOP WINDS.....NORTHWEST 20 TO 25 MPH.
LAL.................1.
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.ZERO PERCENT.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST 20 TO 25 MPH.
MIXING HEIGHT.......1800 FT AGL UNTIL 1200...THEN 3900-4600 FT AGL.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR (29100-32800 KNOT-FT) UNTIL 1200...THEN
GOOD (89000-97900 KNOT-FT).
HAINES INDEX........2 OR VERY LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7......
.SATURDAY NIGHT...MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE MID 20S. NORTHWEST WINDS
AROUND 10 MPH.
.SUNDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY...MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 22 TO 29. HIGHS 56 TO
61. WEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.
.WEDNESDAY THROUGH THURSDAY...PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE UPPER 20S.
HIGHS 55 TO 60.
$$
WYZ277-242230-
LINCOLN AND UINTA COUNTIES / LOWER ELEVATIONS-
231 AM MDT FRI OCT 24 2008
.TODAY...
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....54-59.
24 HR TREND......UNCHANGED.
MIN HUMIDITY........13-19 PERCENT.
24 HR TREND......2 PERCENT DRIER.
20-FOOT WINDS.......WEST WINDS 10 TO 15 MPH.
RIDGE TOP WINDS.....WEST 15 TO 20 MPH.
LAL.................1.
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.ZERO PERCENT.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST AROUND 20 MPH.
MIXING HEIGHT.......1100 FT AGL UNTIL 1200...THEN 4300-5900 FT AGL.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR (16200-19200 KNOT-FT) UNTIL 1200...THEN
GOOD TO VERY GOOD (85300-105500 KNOT-FT).
HAINES INDEX........4 OR LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED
FIRE GROWTH.
.TONIGHT...
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY.
MIN TEMPERATURE.....26-32.
24 HR TREND......3 DEGREES WARMER.
MAX HUMIDITY........64-70 PERCENT.
24 HR TREND......UNCHANGED.
HUMIDITY RECOVERY...GOOD.
20-FOOT WINDS.......WEST WINDS 10 TO 15 MPH.
RIDGE TOP WINDS.....WEST AROUND 20 MPH.
LAL.................1.
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.ZERO PERCENT.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 20 TO 25 MPH.
MIXING HEIGHT.......1900-3900 FT AGL UNTIL 2400...THEN 600-1100 FT
AGL.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR TO GOOD (14500-61300 KNOT-FT).
HAINES INDEX........3 OR VERY LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.
.SATURDAY...
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....57-62.
24 HR TREND......3 DEGREES WARMER.
MIN HUMIDITY........17-23 PERCENT.
24 HR TREND......4 PERCENT WETTER.
20-FOOT WINDS.......WEST WINDS 10 TO 15 MPH. 25 MPH AFTER 1500.
RIDGE TOP WINDS.....WEST 20 TO 25 MPH.
LAL.................1.
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.ZERO PERCENT.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 20 TO 25 MPH.
MIXING HEIGHT.......1500-2000 FT AGL UNTIL 1200...THEN 4200-5100 FT
AGL.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR (29600-36600 KNOT-FT) UNTIL 1200...THEN
GOOD TO VERY GOOD (98600-112400 KNOT-FT).
HAINES INDEX........2 OR VERY LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7......
.SATURDAY NIGHT...MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE UPPER 20S. NORTHWEST
WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.
.SUNDAY...MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE UPPER 20S. HIGHS IN THE UPPER
50S. WINDS GENERALLY LESS THAN 10 MPH.
.MONDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY...MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE LOWER 30S.
HIGHS 57 TO 62. WINDS GENERALLY LESS THAN 10 MPH.
.WEDNESDAY THROUGH THURSDAY...PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE LOWER 30S.
HIGHS 56 TO 61.
$$
WYZ279-242230-
SWEETWATER COUNTY / ROCK SPRINGS BLM / FLAMING GORGE NRA-
231 AM MDT FRI OCT 24 2008
.TODAY...
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....56-62.
24 HR TREND......2 DEGREES WARMER.
MIN HUMIDITY........15-21 PERCENT.
24 HR TREND......1 PERCENT WETTER.
20-FOOT WINDS.......WEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.
RIDGE TOP WINDS.....WEST 15 TO 20 MPH.
LAL.................1.
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.ZERO PERCENT.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST AROUND 20 MPH.
MIXING HEIGHT.......1200 FT AGL UNTIL 1200...THEN 4200-4900 FT AGL.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR (18300-21000 KNOT-FT) UNTIL 1200...THEN
GOOD (76300-87100 KNOT-FT).
HAINES INDEX........3 OR VERY LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.
.TONIGHT...
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR.
MIN TEMPERATURE.....28-33.
24 HR TREND......3 DEGREES WARMER.
MAX HUMIDITY........54-60 PERCENT.
24 HR TREND......10 PERCENT DRIER.
HUMIDITY RECOVERY...MODERATE.
20-FOOT WINDS.......WEST WINDS 10 TO 15 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 25
MPH.
RIDGE TOP WINDS.....WEST 20 TO 25 MPH.
LAL.................1.
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.ZERO PERCENT.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST AROUND 25 MPH.
MIXING HEIGHT.......800-2600 FT AGL.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR TO FAIR (15800-49100 KNOT-FT).
HAINES INDEX........3 OR VERY LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.
.SATURDAY...
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....58-63.
24 HR TREND......2 DEGREES WARMER.
MIN HUMIDITY........22 PERCENT.
24 HR TREND......3 PERCENT WETTER.
20-FOOT WINDS.......WEST WINDS AROUND 15 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND
25 MPH.
RIDGE TOP WINDS.....WEST 20 TO 25 MPH.
LAL.................1.
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.ZERO PERCENT.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST AROUND 25 MPH.
MIXING HEIGHT.......1700 FT AGL UNTIL 1200...THEN 3600-4800 FT AGL.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR (31900-36900 KNOT-FT) UNTIL 1200...THEN
GOOD TO VERY GOOD (92800-102800 KNOT-FT).
HAINES INDEX........2 OR VERY LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7......
.SATURDAY NIGHT...MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE LOWER 30S. NORTHWEST
WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.
.SUNDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY...MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 30 TO 35. HIGHS 57 TO
62. SOUTHWEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.
.WEDNESDAY THROUGH THURSDAY...PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE MID 30S.
HIGHS AROUND 60.
$$
WYZ289-242230-
GRANITE / GREEN / FERRIS / RATTLESNAKE MOUNTAINS-
231 AM MDT FRI OCT 24 2008
.TODAY...
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....53-59.
24 HR TREND......2 DEGREES WARMER.
MIN HUMIDITY........21-27 PERCENT.
24 HR TREND......UNCHANGED.
20-FOOT WINDS.......UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY 5-9 MPH UNTIL 1200...THEN WEST
AROUND 10 MPH.
RIDGE TOP WINDS.....WEST 15 TO 20 MPH.
LAL.................1.
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.ZERO PERCENT.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 15 TO 20 MPH.
MIXING HEIGHT.......1100 FT AGL UNTIL 1200...THEN 4000-4500 FT AGL.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR (14300-16400 KNOT-FT) UNTIL 1200...THEN
GOOD (66000-74000 KNOT-FT).
HAINES INDEX........3 OR VERY LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.
.TONIGHT...
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR.
MIN TEMPERATURE.....29-35.
24 HR TREND......3 DEGREES WARMER.
MAX HUMIDITY........53-59 PERCENT.
24 HR TREND......11 PERCENT DRIER.
HUMIDITY RECOVERY...MODERATE.
20-FOOT WINDS.......WEST WINDS 10 TO 15 MPH. 25 MPH AFTER 0300.
RIDGE TOP WINDS.....WEST 20 TO 25 MPH.
LAL.................1.
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.ZERO PERCENT.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 20 TO 25 MPH.
MIXING HEIGHT.......800-2200 FT AGL.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR TO FAIR (15900-40100 KNOT-FT).
HAINES INDEX........3 OR VERY LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.
.SATURDAY...
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY UNTIL 1200...THEN PARTLY CLOUDY.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....56-61.
24 HR TREND......2 DEGREES WARMER.
MIN HUMIDITY........19-25 PERCENT.
24 HR TREND......2 PERCENT DRIER.
20-FOOT WINDS.......WEST WINDS AROUND 15 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND
25 MPH.
RIDGE TOP WINDS.....WEST 20 TO 25 MPH.
LAL.................1.
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.ZERO PERCENT.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST AROUND 25 MPH.
MIXING HEIGHT.......1700 FT AGL UNTIL 1200...THEN 3900-5900 FT AGL.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR (33000-38700 KNOT-FT) UNTIL 1200...THEN
VERY GOOD (103300-122200 KNOT-FT).
HAINES INDEX........2 OR VERY LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7......
.SATURDAY NIGHT...PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE UPPER 20S. NORTHWEST
WINDS AROUND 15 MPH.
.SUNDAY...COOLER. MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE LOWER 30S. HIGHS IN THE
UPPER 40S. NORTHWEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.
.MONDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY...MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 34 TO 39. HIGHS 56 TO
61. SOUTHWEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.
.WEDNESDAY THROUGH THURSDAY...PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE UPPER 30S.
HIGHS AROUND 60.
$$
$$
